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2008 Ski-Doo Snowmobiles

Ski-Doo REV

2008 MXZ Snowmobile
2008 Ski-Doo REV



The 2008 Ski-Doo MXZ X with REV XP platform  has gone on a serious diet, taking off 50+ pounds from the 2007 models. But there's more. Not only is it lighter, it's also built stronger and shoots out faster.


2008 REV clutch platform
REV new secondary clutch permanently attached on the
jackshaft sits above the TRA VII primary

The MXZ X 800 model has a dry weight of just 425 pounds--but you probably won't need to be pulling it out of a snow bank anyway with the innovative new design.

2008 MXZ X Ski-Doo Snowmobile
2008 Ski-Doo MXZ X  with REV platform

The new REV XP underwent a lot of other changes along with the diet. While weight loss was up to 15%, torsional strength increased 21% and flexion strength went up 37%. There's also a new seating position on the REV XP models, which moves the angle of the rider's knees from 80 degrees to 105 degrees as feet slide 8 inches further ahead.

2008 MXZ X Ski-Doo Snowmobile 2008 MXZ X Ski-Doo Snowmobile
REV seat & running boards
over a new SC-5 rear suspension
REV suspension. Forged
aluminum ski legs. A-arms 
of unequal length.

Ski-Doo technicians used new techolongy called Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to strength test each and every piece they've re-engineered. Both front and rear suspensions are brand new--front dual A-arm design of forged aluminum, and rear SC-5 ski.

2008 Ski-Doo REV Snowmobile track
2008 REV RipSaw Snowmobile Track

Other new features include an XP guage pack: analog tachometer, backlit LCD info centre, and analog speedometer. This means you'll have two trip odometers, engine hour meter, trip hour meter and clock on electric start models. 

2008 Ski-Doo REV Snowmobile
2008 REV frame

The REV's new radical design comes in either yellow and slate/black, or straight slate/black. If you didn't order the XP model in the spring you'll have to wait for the 2009 models. Check out the Renegade and Adrenelin models for winter 2008 purchases. 



 
 



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